History Channel attracts more than 200 viewers and has been telecast in at least 70 countries. The History Channel is the only international television network devoted exclusively to historical programming. The History Channel is owned by A&E Television Networks, a general entertainment network reaching over 76 million subscribers. The History Channel is being positioned as India`s only television channel purely dedicated to history, bringing the power and passion of the past to life. The good thing about it is that it does not just bring alive the history, it entertains, while educating. It`s a place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past.
The History Channel, launched in 1995 reveals the power and passion of history as inviting and is the only place "Where the Past Comes Alive." The History channel has been one of the most prestigious channel which received Governor`s award from the Television Academy of Arts and Science for its programme " Save our History" which is dedicated to historic preservation. The History channel include a huge variety of programmes which range from ancient times to current events, from political history to great inventions, from historical documentaries to special and mini- series which include a variety of subjects that shape our world. With CGI technology and exclusive access to vast archives of historical footage and information this channel tries to represent the past in a new, interesting and compelling way.
Mera India, on this channel is brought in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs. Mera India is an eight-part series. It brings together episodes that unfold unique accomplishments that contribute towards India`s emerging success. Each episode focuses on success stories from diverse fields such as the innovative e-chaupals in Madhya Pradesh to value added IT and ITES in Bangalore.
The History Channel is committed to presenting a perspective of the world through the eyes of Indians as the channel is managed and programmed locally. The History Channel catalogue consists of over 3,000 hours of award-winning original programming. While sometimes it presents ancient history through stories that formed the beginning of human history; it at the same time allows its viewers to experience the places, people and the events that left recent mark on world history. History`s Mysteries investigates the unsolved events that have piqued our curiosity for centuries. The channel also includes Military History and Conflict stories that feeds the viewers` never-ending fascination with the people, strategy weaponry, vehicles, victories and defeats of war across the ages and so on.
Thus history channel has been one of the most comprehensive channels that is telecasted in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Middle East, Asia and Oceania. They cover nearly every story of the past and every event that caused turmoil in the world.
